Admiral Sampson Spelling and Local Political Shuffle
A Richmond correspondent notes misrendered names and spelling shifts for Admiral Sampson. The letter from Captain John Lamb, a Richmond district congressman, shows support for Attorney General Montague for governor but denies backing the Fifth DistrictRepresentative, with Swanson ties in question and Ellyson's potential candidacy referenced.
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Richmond
Norfolk Landmark
John Lamb
Congress
Montague
Lamb
Swanson
Fifth District
Ellyson
Local Urges Judge Blair as District Convention Delegate
Friends and admirers of Judge H. E. Blair announce plans to petition for his name as a delegate to the Constitutional convention from the district. Blair is described as highly popular and well qualified for the duties of the role.
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H. E. Blair
Education at constitutional convention topic, Dreher writes
Dr J D Dreher of Roanoke College surveys education issues likely to dominate the upcoming constitutional convention. As a Southern thinker, his long considered views are expected to carry weight among educators and delegates.
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J. D. Dreher
Roanoke College
Dreher Advocated for Constitutional Convention Delegate
The Roanoke Times letter writer Roanoker urges Dr Julius D Dreher president of Roanoke College as a convention delegate. He argues against sending only lawyers and praises Dreher as learned, fearless, conscientious and unaligned with any class, a choice for the commonwealth.
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Roanoke Times
Roanoker
J. D. Dreher
Dr. Dreher
Julius D. Dreher
Roapoke College
Protests Against All Lawyers in Constitutional Convention
A Salem correspondent argues in the Nor folk Virginian Pilot that convention delegates are too led by lawyers. He urges diverse professions, praising J. Allen Watts of Roanoke and J. C. Langhorne of Salem as equal state figures, one a lawyer and one a farmer.
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Salem
Norfolk Virginian Pilot
Virginia
J. Allen Watts
Roanoke
J. C. Langhorne
The New Court-House Sermon and a McKinley Ball
A letter opposes a new Salem court-house, arguing taxpayers should not incur debt and mocking “worthless” locals. The piece then describes President McKinley’s inaugural ball at the Pension Building with yellow lighting, floral decor, and ceremonial detail.
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William McKinley
Marine Band
McKinley
Theodore Roosevelt
County schools face closure as year ends and funds tighten
The county plans a one week school shutdown with Vinton graded school closing in five weeks for a six month term citing added room and teacher costs. Residents lament cutting short enrollment while taxpayers voice dissatisfaction over the cage. A nine day old baby girl left motherless inspires two brave young ladies to transport the child to Roanoke area for care. the journey aboard the electric car drew sympathy and praise.
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Vinton Graded School
Vinton
Joe Carner
Chamblissburg
Honor Roll of School No 1 Central District Week Ending March 1 1901
Honor roll list for School No 1 Central District for week ending March 1 1901. W A Kime is the teacher. Names include Georgie McDaniel in 1st Primary, James Troxell in 2nd Primary, Julia Parrish and Lottie Littrell in 5th Primary, Ivy Trevy in 1st Grammar.
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Central District
W. A. Kime
Georgie McDaniel
James Troxell
Julia Parrish
Lottie Littrell
Ivy Trevy
Honor Roll for School No. 12 Week Ending February 22 1901
The honor roll lists students by grade under teacher Lilie H. Holmes. First Primary Dorman Lofland. Third Primary Hattie Grisso and Lillie Henry. Fourth Primary Willie Grisso. First Grammar Rosa Henry and Vera Loflind. Third Grammar Annie Henry Oscar Grisso Lewis Harris Richard Harris.
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Grisso Gate
Lilie H. Holmes
Dorman Lofland
Hattie Grisso
Lillie Henry
Willie Grisso
Rosa S Henry
Vera Loflind
Annie Henry
Oscar Grisso
Lewis Harris
Richard Harris
Estray Cow Taken Up in Union County
Estray described as a medium sized roan cow with no brands, red neck, white forehead spot, light shoulders and hips, round body, seven years old with a young calf. Appraised at 25 dollars by Wertz Blackwell and Waite under a warrant by J M Gates J P. extract dated March 4 1901.
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Union Noonoke County
James Smithers
J G Wertz
Db T Blackwell
George Waite
J. M. Gates
J. P
Ghas D. Denit
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Chicago
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India
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Carlisle
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Smith & Ferguson
Salem, VA
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Mabel Eye
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Call Farly
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